Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine - E-Book: Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine - E-Book

by MLS(ASCP)CM Turgeon EdD

Overview

Building on a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, this classic text from trusted author Mary Louise Turgeon clearly explains everything from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind procedures performed in the lab. This go-to resource prepares you for everything from mastering automated techniques to understanding immunoassay instrumentation and disorders of infectious and immunologic origin. Packed with learning objectives, review questions, step-by-step procedures, and case studies, this text is the key to your success in today's modern laboratory environment. - Procedural protocols help you transition from immunology theory to practical aspects of the clinical lab. - Case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and strengthen your critical thinking skills. - Updated illustrations, photographs, and summary tables visually clarify key concepts and information. - Full-color presentation clearly showcases diagrams and micrographs, giving you a sense of what you will encounter in the lab. - Learning objectives and key terms at the beginning of each chapter provide measurable outcomes and a framework for organizing your study efforts. - Review questions at the end of each chapter provide you with review and self-assessment opportunities. - NEW! Highlights of Immunology chapter presents a clear, accessible, and easy-to-understand introduction to immunology that will help you grasp the complex concepts you need to understand to practice in the clinical lab. - NEW! Stronger focus on molecular laboratory techniques. - NEW! Ten chapters include COVID-19 related topics, including Primer on Vaccines chapter covering newer vaccine production methods focusing on DNA and RNA nucleic acids and viral vectors, and covering eight different platforms in use for vaccine research and development against SARS-CoV-2 virus. - NEW! All chapters include significant updates based on reviewer feedback. - NEW! Key Concepts interwoven throughout each chapter highlight important facts for more focused learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323779326
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/16/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	584
File size:	183 MB
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About the Author

Mary Louise Turgeon, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, is an educator, author, and consultant in medical laboratory science education. Her career includes roles as a community college professor, Medical Laboratory Technology program director, undergraduate and graduate university professor, Medical Laboratory Science program director, and departmental chairperson. Dr. Turgeon is currently an ad hoc educational content specialist for the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston,and maintains an active clinical laboratory science consulting practice. Her practice, Mary L. Turgeon and Associates, focuses on new program development, curriculum revision, and increasing teaching effectivenessthrough the use of technology and interactive teaching strategies.

Table of Contents

Part I: Basic Immunologic Mechanisms1. Highlights of Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems2. Soluble Mediators of the Immune System3. Antigens and Antibodies4. Cellular Activities and Clinical Disorders of Innate and Adaptive ImmunityPart II: The Theory of Immunologic and Serologic Procedures5. Basic Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory6. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Practices7. Basic Serologic Laboratory: Techniques and Clinical Applications8. Precipitation and Particle Agglutination Methods9. Electrophoresis Techniques10. Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay11. Flow Cytometry12. Molecular Laboratory TechniquesPart III: Immunologic Manifestations of Infectious Diseases13. Infectious Diseases: Overview & TORCH Diseases14. Streptococcal Infections15. Syphilis16. Vector-Borne Diseases17. Infectious Mononucleosis18. Viral HepatitisPart IV: Immune Disorders19. Primary and Acquired (Secondary) Immune Deficiencies20. Hypersensitivity Reactions21. Immunoproliferative Disorders22. Tolerance, Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disorders23. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus24. Rheumatoid ArthritisPart V: Transplantation & Tumor Immunology25. Transplantation: HLA, Solid Organ, and Hematopoietic Stem Cells26. Tumor Immunology and Up-to-Date Applications of Next Generation SequencingPart VI: Vaccines27. Primer on VaccinesAppendix A: Answers to Case Study Multiple-Choice QuestionsAppendix B: Answers to Review QuestionsAppendix C: Origin and Immunoregulatory Activity of CytokinesBibliographyGlossary

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
Description: This is the fourth edition of a book encompassing theory, practice, and clinical applications of immunology and serology for clinical laboratory technician (CLT) or scientist (CLS) students and instructors. The previous edition was published in 2003.
Purpose: The author intends this book for CLT or CLS training programs, and as a reference for practicing CLSs or other allied health practitioners interested in this field. These worthy objectives, unfortunately, are not well met by this book.
Audience: Although aimed at CLT or CLS students or practicing CLSs or allied health professionals, the book would also be of interest to anyone curious about these clinical laboratory techniques and applications to diagnosis and disease management. The author is widely recognized for her educational expertise in clinical laboratory science.
Features: This 500-page full size book covers the two immense subjects of immunology and serology. Although the focus is on aspects of these disciplines applicable to the clinical laboratory, the book cannot possibly (and therefore does not) cover all relevant areas. First, the positives — the usual we've come to expect (and thus are spoiled by) from books by this author: clear concise text, clear expectations (learning objectives), standardized and logical chapter layouts, excellent content, great case studies to emphasize teaching points, and appropriate references. All in all, great features for a student textbook. However, here's what I don't like about this book. First, to reiterate, these two subjects are aboslutely immense. Although the author is trying to provide an all-encompassing book for immunology and serology, the reality is that this book skims the surface of these fields. There is inadequate discussion of the medical aspects, and the laboratory assays represent only a subset of those typically ascribed to immunology or serology labs. As an example, there is only one five-page chapter devoted to flow immunocytometry, yet entire textbooks have been devoted to this subject alone. Similarly, entire textbooks have been devoted to each of the clinical laboratory methdologies addressed in this book (e.g., Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology, 7th edition, Detrick et al. (ASM Press, 2006); Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 9th edition, Murray et al. (ASM Press, 2007), for serological testing; Practical Flow Cytometry, 4th edition, Shapiro (John Wiley, 2003); Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 5th edition, Harmening (F. A. Davis, 2005); the Lange series on medical immunology (McGraw-Hill), etc.). The lack of color photographs or photomicrographs for depicting peripheral blood smear findings or physical exam findings of various diseases is disappointing. The black-and-white photos don't have the same impact or teaching effect. The author clearly gave this book idea a good try, but it's not enough to do these burgeoning fields justice.
Assessment: This is a reasonable book to have available for reference and teaching, but unfortunately inadequate to cover laboratory and clinical science theory and technologies in these rapidly evolving areas.

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